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MTSU Beat Murray St 38-14 Behind Antonio Martin's 103-Yard Day
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders routed the Murray State Racers 38-14 at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in FBS college football Week 1 action.
MTSU led 21-7 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: MTSU outscored its opponent 14-0.
MTSU moves to 1-0, while Murray St falls to 0-2.
Top performers
Jim Ogle (MUR, QB): 11/16, 118 YDS
Tyrell Campbell (MUR, RB): 8 CAR, 75 YDS, 1 TD
Dimitri Howard (MUR, WR): 3 REC, 49 YDS
Roman Gagliano (MTSU, QB): 20/26, 200 YDS, 2 TD
Antonio Martin (MTSU, RB): 15 CAR, 103 YDS
Cam'ron Lacy (MTSU, WR): 8 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 5:46MTSUNeo Clifton 10 Yd pass from Roman Gagliano0-7
- Q1 0:22MTSUCam'ron Lacy 22 Yd pass from Roman Gagliano0-14
- Q2 7:18MURTyrell Campbell 46 Yd Run7-14
- Q2 3:34MTSURoman Gagliano 22 Yd Run7-21
- Q3 11:17MTSUDominic Bourgeois 45 Yd Field Goal7-24
- Q3 4:47MURJawaun Northington 1 Yd Run14-24
- Q4 14:53MTSUTerrence Brown 15 Yd Run14-31
- Q4 13:45MTSUKalen Woods 39 Yd Fumble Return14-38
Team stats
| MUR | MTSU | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 290 | 396 |
| First downs | 16 | 21 |
| Third down | 3-10 | 3-7 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:18 | 25:42 |